coordinator
noun
co·or·di·na·tor
kō-ˈȯr-də-ˌnā-tər 
1
: one who coordinates something
… government becomes the coordinator of the economy but not its boss.—
Robert Heilbroner
Robert Heilbroner
especially
: a person who organizes people or groups so that they work together efficiently
a project coordinator
She served as the coordinator of the rescue effort.
(American football) a defensive/offensive coordinator [=a coach who is responsible for overseeing a team's defensive/offensive players and strategies]
2
grammar
: coordinating conjunction
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However, defensive coordinator Teryl Austin loves to use three safeties on the field together in various nickel and dime looks.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Related Articles Maryland football hires former Ravens LB coach as defensive coordinator
Three quick Alabama buckets after play resumed brought a frustrated Frese onto the court to stop the run.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
Like, if there'd been intimacy coordinators and all that stuff.
—John Russell, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
What this means: Special teams coordinator Richard Hightower, a holdover from Matt Eberflus’ coaching staff, will retain two of his most trusted and valued contributors.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Related Articles Maryland football hires former Ravens LB coach as defensive coordinator
Three quick Alabama buckets after play resumed brought a frustrated Frese onto the court to stop the run.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
Like, if there'd been intimacy coordinators and all that stuff.
—John Russell, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
What this means: Special teams coordinator Richard Hightower, a holdover from Matt Eberflus’ coaching staff, will retain two of his most trusted and valued contributors.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for coordinator
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“Coordinator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coordinator. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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